investing 101
Owens & Minor: A Treacherous Path To 10% Returns
2020-10-09
Introduction On January 26, 2018, I wrote an article titled: “Owens & Minor Inc.: Irresistible Yield, Irresistible Valuation” where I offered the company as an extremely undervalued Dividend Contender research candidate. I also pointed out that the company was in transformation. However, I underestimated what that transformation meant, at least over the short run. I […]
Update on the Integrated Oil & Gas Industry
2020-10-02
Introduction Oil & Gas In January of this year, before Covid, I covered the three primary oil & gas integrated companies in North America. There was some very interesting dynamics. When you are looking at stocks in the stock market and looking at one sector, you have a tendency to see all companies in that […]
Interest Rates and Their Impact On Stock Value
2020-09-17
Introduction Interest Rates Many investors are attempting to justify higher stock “valuations” because interest rates are at historical lows. I would agree that lower interest rates could affect “market valuations” based on the simple law of supply and demand. The concept is simple, when fixed income offers lower returns it logically stimulates more demand for […]
In Today’s Crazy Stock Market FAST Graphs Stock Research Tool is More Important and Valuable Than Ever Before
2020-07-29
Introduction to FAST Graphs – Stock Research Tool We are living in very strange times indeed. And this statement applies to virtually every aspect of our daily lives. The stock market is no exception, and you need the right stock research tool to help you with your investments – FAST Graphs. Although I am constantly […]
Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Growth At A Reasonable Price (GARP)
2020-07-10
Introduction I find it very interesting that Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALXN) after going public in 2001, did not generate their first profit until December 2008. As we all know, this was in the throes of what is now known as the Great Recession of 2008. Moreover, Alexion’s adjusted operating earnings have grown from $0.20 per […]
FedEx Corp.: Fundamentals Support the Price Increase
2020-07-01
Introduction After reporting better than 4th quarter results on Tuesday, the stock price of FedEx Corp. (FDX) has been on a tear. With this article, I plan to demonstrate that the fundamentals support the current price rise. Moreover, the fundamentals also suggest that it is not too late to take a long-term position in this […]